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Audio Technica ATH-WP900 vs Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

What ATH-WP900 does better (4) and where Beoplay HX wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-WP900
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-WP900
4 advantages≈ $650
vs
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Bang & Olufsen · 2021Beoplay HX
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $510
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls5.8

Why is ATH-WP900 better than Beoplay HX?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency50,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz2.3×
  3. Weight243 g vs 285 g+17%
  4. Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%

Why is Beoplay HX better than ATH-WP900?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-WP900: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size53 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency50,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB95 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life—40 h
Battery life with ANC—35 h
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight243 g285 g
Protection rating—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Dust protection (IP)—5
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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